The Afters is a rock band founded by Joshua Havens and Matt Fuqua, who are … Read Full Bio ↴The Afters is a rock band founded by Joshua Havens and Matt Fuqua, who are both vocalists and guitarists in the band. Havens and Fuqua first worked together in a Starbucks coffee shop in Mesquite, Texas, where they played for customers, before deciding to form a band. Their original name was Blisse. The Afters are currently promoted through INO records and Columbia Records. The band's sophomore project was released in 2008. Past members include Brad Wigg on guitar and bass guitar, and Marc Dodd on drums

Light Up the Sky
The Afters Lyrics

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When I'm feeling all alone
There's so far to go
The signs are no where on this road
Guiding me home
When the night is closing in
It's falling on my skin
Oh God will you come close?

Light light light up the sky
You light up up the sky to show me
That you are with me
I I I can't deny
No I can't deny
That you are right here with me
You've opened my eyes
So I can see you all around me
Light light light up the sky
You light up the sky to show me
That you are with me

When stars are hiding the clouds
I don't feel them shining
When I can't see beyond my doubt
The silver lining
When I've almost reached the end
Like a flood you're rushing in
Your love is rushing in

Light light light up the sky
You light up up the sky to show me
That you are with me
I I I can't deny
No I can't deny
That you are right here with me
You've opened my eyes
So I can see you all around me
Light light light up the sky
You light up the sky to show me
That you are with me

So I run, straight into your arms
You're the bright and morning sun
To show your love there's nothing
You won't do
(you won't do)

Light light light up the sky
You light up up the sky to show me
you are with me
I I I can't deny
No I can't deny
That you are right here with me
You've opened my eyes
So I can see you all around me
Light light light up the sky
You light up the sky to show me
That you are with me

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
That you are with me
Oh oh o o oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

That you are with me
Oh oh o o oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Afters’ song, Light Up the Sky, convey the idea of feeling lost and alone, and in need of guidance from a higher power. The song's first verse discusses how, when feeling lonely, there seems to be no signs to guide you home. In times of darkness, it's easy to feel like the stars are hiding, but the chorus prompts the listener to remember that God is always with them, lighting up the sky as a reminder that they're never alone. The song continues to emphasize how the love of God is rushing in, and how running into His arms allows us to see Him all around us, providing us with the comfort and guidance we seek.

The chorus of the song is particularly impactful, serving as a reminder that the presence of God is always with us, even in the darkest times. The song uses the powerful imagery of the sky being lit up, providing a clear path and reminder of the presence of God closest to us. Faith, hope, and love are all central themes of the song, highlighting how God's love brings hope and light in the darkest times.

Line by Line Meaning

When I'm feeling all alone
In times of loneliness

There's so far to go
Long journey ahead

The signs are no where on this road
No indications or directions

Guiding me home
Leading to safety

When the night is closing in
In the darkness of the night

It's falling on my skin
The heaviness is touching me

Oh God will you come close?
A plea for divine intervention

Light light light up the sky
An appeal for illumination

You light up up the sky to show me
Revelation of truth

That you are with me
Divine presence

I I I can't deny
Acknowledgement

No I can't deny
Assurance of truth

That you are right here with me
Continuation of divine presence

You've opened my eyes
A divine revelation

So I can see you all around me
Experience of divinity

When stars are hiding the clouds
The obstructions in the way

I don't feel them shining
Inability to perceive signs

When I can't see beyond my doubt
In the midst of uncertainty

The silver lining
The hope in darkness

When I've almost reached the end
At the brink of a breakdown

Like a flood you're rushing in
The intervention of divinity

Your love is rushing in
Divine love overpowering

So I run, straight into your arms
Surrender to divinity

You're the bright and morning sun
Revitalization of hope

To show your love there's nothing
The depth of divine love

You won't do (you won't do)
Divine willpower

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Continuation of divine presence

That you are with me
Assurance of divine presence

Oh oh o o oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Continuation of divine presence

That you are with me
Assurance of divine presence

Oh oh o o oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Continuation of divine presence

That you are with me
Assurance of divine presence

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JASON INGRAM, DAN MUCKALA, JOSHUA HAVENS, MATT FUQUA

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@PrevailingFreedom

2y↑5

When I'm feeling all alone
With so far to go
The signs are nowhere on this road
Guiding me home
When the night is closing in
Is falling on my skin
Oh God, will you come close
You light, light, light up the sky
You light up the sky to show me that you are with me
And I, I, I can't deny
No I can't deny that you are right here with me
You've opened my eyes
So I can see you all around me
You light, light, light up the sky
You light up the sky to show me that you are with me
When stars are hiding in the clouds
I don't feel them shining
When I can't see beyond my doubt
The silver lining
When I've almost reached the end
Like a flood you're rushing in
Your love is rushing in (your love is rushing in)
You light, light, light up the sky
You light up the sky to show me that you are with me
And I, I, I can't deny
No I can't deny that you are right here with me
You've opened my eyes
So I can see you all around me
You light, light, light up the sky
You light up the sky to show me that you are with me
So I'll run straight into your arms
You're the bright and morning sun
To show your love there's nothin' you won't do (nothin' you won't do)
You light, light, light up the sky
You light up the sky to show me that you are with me
And I, I, I can't deny
No I can't deny that you are right here with me
You've opened my eyes
So I can see you all around me
You light, light, light up the sky
You light up the sky to show me that you are with me
(Oooh, oh, oh, oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh
That you are with me
Oooh, oh, oh, oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh
That you are with me
Oooh, oh, oh, oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh)

All comments from YouTube:

@firesondiego7666

4y↑79

"When you meet someone, treat them as if they are [going through the hardest time of their life]..., and you will be right more than half the time" - Henry B. Eyring

@swagu3483

So very very true

@michelleperdomo1439

2y↑1

❤️❤️❤️

@leciak.andrews5oJ

Amen.

@1mike60915

🙏 ❤

@niopree

35w↑1

Amen to that. Super true and know matter what don't ever lose worth. Don't no how it happens but we get lost sometimes during the ride. Always know ur worthful not worthless and loved always ❤

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@tcda3640

3y↑46

Great tune even in 2021 . Praise and Glory all to Our Lord Jesus Christ.

@niopree

46w

Even in 2023🎉

@ChooseJoy.

8y↑64

Praise God for such amazing messengers!🙌👣👣👣💞

@kitlui9002

4y↑65

I haven’t heard this song since I was 10 and now I’m 20. Hearing this again light up my sky

@holyspiritpresents

3y↑29

I found this song on Tiktok and I instantly felt the Holy Spirit, I was walking around my neighborhood and felt the wind blow and the sun shining and I just felt his presence like through nature it was 😭😭😭

@lavenderperson1185

1y↑3

That's really beautiful

@ShannonKresge

1y↑2

❤

@1mike60915

1y↑1

❤

@TheHilltopPillbox

3y↑22

What a beautiful way to show that being in the Family of God keeps us all connected.

@berenicegarcia21

8y↑75

This song gives me chills every time I hear it.

@bkmagyk

7y↑2

Try in front of them live and out of thousands the lead singer comes over to your group even though it is really far away

@Fantom_Roblox

Berenice Garcia why it’s a beautiful song

@victorle8885

Why does it even give you chills??????

@tyrannotitan5547

This song is great

@PrevailingFreedom

2y↑5

@victoriafabian2337

3y↑16

God is AMAZING & VERY REAL!!! Last night 7/14/21@10:20-10:25pm as I was driving & getting closer to the town where I live, I turned on my radio. I usually have it on all the time, but this time I didn't. About 5 minutes had past of having it on, when I suddenly saw a firework in the sky & as soon as it finished the lyrics, "light light light up the sky to show me You are with me", played. And I had a feeling of yep that's My God 😁. I knew God is with me, but to have Him show me like that is VERY NICE! Another amazing thing, is that I had heard this song before, but I don't remember having seen the video, so to see that they used fireworks in the video is just more heart warming. Thank You Lord❣️He is Perfect & takes care of every detail to show us He exists, if we believe. Praise to my Jesus He lives & lives forever. May we have faith that He is with us & He will show us that He is. God bless you❣️If you already have faith keep up the good work, if not please start believing. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.
Ephesians 2:8‭-‬9 NIV
God bless you❣️

@laurenjacobson5315

3y↑4

This song really showed me that trusting God in even the little things matter in a BIG way! Thank you God.

@joshnoftz5143

5y↑14

After my wife and I suffered a miscarriage, this is the song that helped us through it. This was the song, and it still is.

@swagu3483

2y↑1

I'm so sorry Josh, God bless

@l.elizabethb.361

2y↑4

I love this song! It makes you smile at the end even in the midst of heartache, pain and loss.

@leilahro2162

2y↑2

This band is so beautiful!! I’m absolutely blessed for these guys!
🖤🖤🖤

@scarlettgarcia6408

3y↑3

Amazing song ever time I here this on the radio I wanna cry it’s so beautiful 😻🌕✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨💫✨✨

@scarlettgarcia6408

3y↑3

This is my favorite song I’m happy whenever I hear it on the radio. It’s beautiful.

@danieldouglas8106

3y↑4

Used to listen to this song all the time when I was younger. Crazy how times have changed.

@kristophergaffney6754

1y↑1

This song has been a blessing to me. When I was play it, God always lights up the sky to show me that He is with me. Always!!!

@tamisullivan8548

3y↑3

Love love this song👍💚love it.

@mulberrystreet6944

2y↑2

So uplifting, joyous, Thank you!

@ivanmendez5419

3y↑6

I love The Afters

@drrydog

28w

same! im shocked they are still around! they had a hit song in 2004

@arnaudsynajie281

1y↑2

Amazing graces😁🙏❤

@adeshdeosaran5678

2y↑2

Beautiful and uplifting ❤

@cheriwharton2463

3y↑3

I ejoyed dancing before the LOD JESUS CHRIST under starry night skies and it was such a Comforting experience while I was outdoors living thank you so much May you receive all GOD's Best for that ♥️

@catherinelupton7312

7y↑17

This one of absolute favorites from y'all!!!

@unrealfusionplayz918

9y↑16

Good song love it 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍👍👍👍

@Noah-pb8oc

9y↑21

love this song :)

@gerardsison7610

2y↑1

It was great seeing the band live!

@deltasaunders7113

2y↑1

Singing glorious 🤚🤚🤚🤚🤚🤚 bless you guys 🤗💖💯👏

@theresarosemitchem6431

3y↑1

Amen! I love to just let my prayers go up tied on balloons, it makes me happy to see it floating away. God bless you and your family

@voltage4176

4y↑2

This song has a power message saying that you are never alone and you never will be alone cause God is always with you no matter what he will always be with you

@TranscendentBliss

6y↑5

Loooovvvveee this song! I listen to K-Love radio, and they seem to have a very small playlist. They need to play this song much more often, as well as expand their playlist to many more "light" and inspiring positive songs, like this one.

@ayaasanuma6606

8y↑6

I don't have all of your songs, but I'm always encouraged to set my eyes on beyond myself and circumstances and fix my eyes on Jesus Christ our savior. Thank you for being there and doing what you guys are doing for Him and all of us.

@johnnyboi8722

3y↑3

beautiful song god light up this world

@lockdudebro2136

4y↑18

Criminally underrated band

@robinalberti8829

I still haven't found what I'm looking for..

Dude Daniel my bro....

@robinalberti8829

💯

3y↑3

I saw this on JCTV almost a decade ago! I'm not a Christian any longer, but this song riotously brings bittersweet nostalgia!

@ntblkenf

2y↑2

Hugs and prayers, not to preach too much but you are always welcome back in the Loving and merciful arms of Christ.

4y↑1

Yes God surely does, Amen🙏❤

@joshuaprimm

4y↑1

I'm going through a hard time of my and the song just lift me up for I know there's nothing he won't do thank you God

@pgee1errrr92

I really enjoy listening to this song.

@jacobhelgeson9406

8y↑140

These guys need more recongition

@gregb4395

4y↑3

Amen.

@pamwarden2166

@Greg B v. . CPTT

@Sonnyd2000

3y↑5

They have recognition by the only one that truly matters... and He knows our hearts

@godisgoodallthetime739

3y↑1

@Sonny Olmstead I am agree with you I was about to post something like that They are in the place God want them to be. Amen Blessings everyone

@manicdepressed1880

Great song... Yeah, deserves more exposure! 👍

@michtheglitch

7y↑7

As an atheist, I really admire the message they give about God to people. I wish everyone in spite of spiritual path share this feeling.

@_ftc_5152

same! <3

@oliviachernutan370

5y↑4

Could you please consider looking into God more? He has helped me through so much and soon enough God will take his church from this earth and the tribulation will come. Either way have a nice day!

@akilmoore

3y↑1

Turn to Jesus

@leilahro2162

2y↑1

I’m a satanist but IM BLESSED FOR THIS BAND!! They’re songs are beautiful. I love them!!

@michtheglitch

@🖤Leilah Ro🖤 <3

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@briathebest7664

Nice song! Where did you get your fireworks 💥 they are awesome 🤩!!!

@_ftc_5152

7y↑4

I'm an atheist but when it comes down to it it doesn't matter what religion (or none in my case) you believe in. Hard times always exist and the hope/encouragement used to get through them can come in so many different forms. If you think of the words in the song as a close friend in stead of a god it makes just as much sense. I know someone will probably comment back saying they hate atheists but really. As long as someone is a kindhearted and accepting towards others I couldn't care less what they look like or how they speak or how they may have flaws. I just wish more people could think this way. ( ^ - ^)

I still love these songs anyway. They tell some really amazing stories we all can relate to. <3

@scottrobinson3498

F TC i appreciate your acceptance of others, ive been incolved with multiple religions including wicca and wasnt an atheist but just didnt let myself dwell on religion for a time, but finally God led me to the place i am now, as a convert in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and since then so many wonderful things have happened and i am truly happy for the first time in my life, i have known atheists and none of them were as tolerant and accepting as you seem to be, i just hope and pray that the Lord works in your life to help you find true happiness

@gregb4395

I respect you, and what you wrote.

Buuuuut, with that being said...when it comes down to it, it DOES matter what you believe in. A lot. It's the ONLY thing that matters.

@pedroperez9008

I have compassion for you. I think God Brought you to this music for a reason.. If you were a true atheist you wouldn't even listen to this music.. so sounds like you're confused. Well this is coming from the heart... Because I care about everyone. God is very real and The Devil is very real. The thoughts in your mind about there's not being a God... that's the devil and his followers that are making you think that.. there deceiving you. Why do you think you exist so your gonna deny your own creater? That's the reason why people exist why were breathing because of God... And that's why there's evil in the world why murders happen? Because of Satan. Satan don't want people to believe that there's a Hell. Satan hates people he's laughing at you right now because he knows he's got you right where he wants you. So the music your listening to is because God is using these people to share his word to tell you about the one and only Savior... So think about that for minute. When you take your last breath that's it no more chances for you. So really think about it... Because it's somewhere I would never wish anyone to go to... I'm just telling you this because I care about the lost. I'm just planting the seed it's up to you if you want to take it or leave it.. just so you know Jesus loves and cares about you. He would never want to see you go to a place like that.All he wants is your heart. I recommend Casting Crowns... Give your heart to Jesus ❤️ and ask him to forgive you of you're sins . God is Life and He's Eternal! He's the only way to live and without him we're nothing..